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Case TitleCENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY v. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
DistrictDistrict of Columbia
CityWashington, DC
Case Number1:2023cv00162
Date Filed2023-01-19
Date ClosedOpen
JudgeJudge Christopher R. Cooper
PlaintiffCENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY
Case DescriptionThe Center for Food Safety submitted a FOIA request to the EPA for records concerning communications between the EPA and the CDC regarding fungal resistance as a result of fungicides registered under federal law. The agency acknowledged receipt of the request and told CFS that it was working on responding to the request. However, after hearing nothing further from the agency, CFS filed suit.
Complaint issues: Failure to respond within statutory time limit, Adequacy - Search, Public Interest Fee Waiver, Litigation - Attorney's fees

DefendantENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
DefendantUNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
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2023-01-191COMPLAINT against ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ADCDC-9799232) filed by CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet, # 6 Summons, # 7 Summons, # 8 Summons)(Stevenson, Meredith) (Entered: 01/19/2023)
2023-01-192LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by CENTER FOR FOOD SAFETY (Stevenson, Meredith) (Entered: 01/19/2023)
2023-01-20Case Assigned to Judge Christopher R. Cooper. (zcb) (Entered: 01/20/2023)
2023-01-203SUMMONS (3) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(zcb) (Entered: 01/20/2023)
2023-02-014RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed as to the United States Attorney. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney on 1/27/2023. ( Answer due for ALL FEDERAL DEFENDANTS by 2/26/2023.), RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY served on 1/26/2023, RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed on United States Attorney General. Date of Service Upon United States Attorney General 01/27/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit of Receipts Verifying Service)(Stevenson, Meredith) (Entered: 02/01/2023)
2023-02-275ANSWER to Complaint by UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY.(Escher, Sam) (Entered: 02/27/2023)
2023-02-28MINUTE ORDER: Before the Court in this FOIA case are a complaint and an answer. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties promptly confer and file a joint proposed schedule for briefing or disclosure by March 14, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 2/28/2023. (lccrc1) (Entered: 02/28/2023)
2023-03-146Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Escher, Sam) (Entered: 03/14/2023)
2023-03-14MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 6 Joint Status Report, the Court hereby orders that the parties file a further joint status report by May 15, 2023. If the parties dispute the adequacy of Defendant's search or any withholdings (to the extent there are any), the parties shall propose a summary judgment briefing schedule in the upcoming joint status report. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 3/14/2023. (lccrc1) (Entered: 03/14/2023)
2023-05-157Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Escher, Sam) (Entered: 05/15/2023)
2023-05-17MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 7 Joint Status Report, the Court hereby orders that the parties file a further joint status report by July 19, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 5/17/2023. (lccrc1) (Entered: 05/17/2023)
2023-07-198Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Escher, Sam) (Entered: 07/19/2023)
2023-07-20MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 8 Joint Status Report, the Court hereby orders that the parties file a further joint status report by September 20, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 7/20/2023. (lccrc1) (Entered: 07/20/2023)
2023-09-209Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Escher, Sam) (Entered: 09/20/2023)
2023-09-21MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 9 Joint Status Report, the Court hereby orders that the parties file a further joint status report by November 15, 2023. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 9/21/2023. (lccrc1) (Entered: 09/21/2023)
2023-11-1510Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Escher, Sam) (Entered: 11/15/2023)
2023-11-16MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 10 Joint Status Report, the Court hereby orders that the parties file a further joint status report by January 17, 2024. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 11/16/2023. (lccrc1) (Entered: 11/16/2023)
2024-01-1611Joint STATUS REPORT by UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. (Escher, Sam) (Entered: 01/16/2024)
2024-01-18MINUTE ORDER: In light of the parties' 11 Joint Status Report, the Court hereby orders that the parties file a further joint status report by March 20, 2024. Signed by Judge Christopher R. Cooper on 1/18/2024. (lccrc1) (Entered: 01/18/2024)
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